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AD54 WAJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 60,519 miles on the clock, averaging 13,504 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AD54 WAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
13,504

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading60,519 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,504
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD54 WAJ 45k49k53k57k61k '08'09'09

Check AD54 WAJ

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,519 miles
Since last MOT+15,390 miles
PASS
Mileage45,129 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AD54 WAJ

What car is AD54 WAJ?

AD54 WAJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD54 WAJ?

The last recorded mileage for AD54 WAJ was 60,519 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD54 WAJ passed its MOT?

AD54 WAJ has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Mar 2009.

Is AD54 WAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD54 WAJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD54 WAJ?

AD54 WAJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.